Computer Hardware and Software Quiz

What is hardware?

• The physical components that make up a computer system

• The programs and data that make the hardware do something useful

• The name given to the programs which control the computer

• The software used to control the workings of a computer

What is software?

• The physical components that make up a computer system

• The programs and data that make the hardware do something useful

• The name given to the programs which control the computer

• The software used to control the workings of a computer

What are operating systems?

• Programs that control the workings of a computer

• Software used to create documents or spreadsheets

• Software that helps the computer system run efficiently

• Physical components that make up a computer system

Which operating system is used by over 90% of the world's computers?

• Unix

• Android

• Mac OS X

• Windows

What is the purpose of word processors?

• Perform calculations and deal with numeric data

• Create graphical documents such as posters and newsletters

• Handle large lists of data and perform sorting and filtering

• Create documents such as letters and reports

What is the function of anti-virus software?

• Scans for computer viruses and clears them up

• Makes a copy of all information on the disk

• Squashes data into a smaller size for easy transfer

• Scans the hard drive and finds unnecessary files

What is the importance of computer hardware?

• Computer hardware is not important because it does not affect the functioning of a computer system.

• Computer hardware is only important for gaming purposes.

• Computer hardware is important because it determines the speed of a computer system.

• Computer hardware is important because it is the physical components of a computer system that enable it to function.

What are the different types of software?

• games, utility software, and firmware

• hardware software, network software, and database software

• web software, mobile software, and desktop software

• system software, application software, and utility software

Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

• Word processing software

• Windows

• Image processing software

• Integrated Development Environments (IDE)

What does application software do?

• Manage computer resources, provide user interface, enable software execution

• Perform specific tasks for users

• Support and maintain the computer system

• Protect the computer system from viruses, malware, and unauthorized access